Articles tagged anti-Catholic persecution

Chinese Catholic bishops and priests remain imprisoned by communist regime despite Vatican deal

Chinese communist authorities continue to detain Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou and numerous Catholic priests, according to ChinaAid, in addition to Bishop James Su Zhimin of Baoding, if he is even still alive.

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Louis Knuffke

• Apr 4, 2024Apr 4, 2024

Three reasons why Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson is not entirely trustworthy

Vladimir Putin's 'history lesson' in the Tucker Carlson interview swept horrific Soviet crimes under the rug, omitted Russia's historical persecution of the Catholic Church, and revealed his own quintessentially modern view of religion.

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John Horvat II

• Feb 20, 2024Feb 21, 2024

Nicaragua releases Bishop Álvarez, more than a dozen Catholic political prisoners to Vatican

The released Catholic prisoners, including two bishops, are now in the care of the Holy See.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Jan 15, 2024Jan 15, 2024

Communist Nicaragua regime arrests six more priests in ongoing persecution

The new arrests on December 29 and 30 came just after the Ortega government detained two priests for their public prayers for the imprisoned Bishop Rolando Álvarez.

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Jean Mondoro

• Jan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024

Exiled Nicaraguan Catholics testify to Congress about communist regime’s persecution of Church

‘The international community can no longer turn a blind eye to what is happening to the people of Nicaragua—including and especially people of faith,’ Congressman Chris Smith said.

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Louis Knuffke

• Dec 2, 2023Dec 4, 2023

Six Catholic priests arrested in one week by Nicaragua’s communist Ortega regime

Thirteen members of the clergy have now been arrested by the communist regime of Daniel Ortega, which is also detaining and tracking Catholic laity.

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Louis Knuffke

• Oct 13, 2023Oct 13, 2023

Communist China charges underground Catholic priest with ‘fraud’ for refusing to join state-run church

The conviction of Father Joseph Yang Xiaoming is yet another act of persecution on the part of the Chinese Communist Party, which has increased its crackdown on underground Catholics since its signing of a secret deal with the Vatican.

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Louis Knuffke

• Sep 22, 2023Sep 25, 2023

Israeli police block thousands of Christians from celebrating the Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor

‘This is an outrageous and totally unnecessary scandal,’ said Eyal Betzer, a local government official. The fire and safety authorities ‘suddenly raised unreasonable and illogical demands that couldn't be met in the short time remaining before the event.’

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Patrick Delaney

• Aug 22, 2023

Satanists desecrate Eucharist inside Panama church, archdiocese issues condemnation

Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Panama Father Carlos Mejía has urged priests and faithful to 'redouble' their prayer efforts, especially for those 'submerged in this type of syncretistic practice.'

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LifeSiteNews staff

• Aug 11, 2023Aug 11, 2023

Jewish groups in the Holy Land storm Carmelite monastery amid escalating attacks against Christians

Claims by assailants that Elisha the prophet is buried on the premises elicit fears the property may be targeted for confiscation by the Israeli government.

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Patrick Delaney

• Aug 2, 2023Aug 16, 2023

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Articles tagged anti-Catholic persecution

Chinese Catholic bishops and priests remain imprisoned by communist regime despite Vatican deal

Three reasons why Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson is not entirely trustworthy

Nicaragua releases Bishop Álvarez, more than a dozen Catholic political prisoners to Vatican

Communist Nicaragua regime arrests six more priests in ongoing persecution

Exiled Nicaraguan Catholics testify to Congress about communist regime’s persecution of Church

Six Catholic priests arrested in one week by Nicaragua’s communist Ortega regime

Communist China charges underground Catholic priest with ‘fraud’ for refusing to join state-run church

Israeli police block thousands of Christians from celebrating the Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor

Jewish groups in the Holy Land storm Carmelite monastery amid escalating attacks against Christians